Disney's Wilderness Lodge Cornbread Recipe...

Any time I need to bring a side item for a potluck I normally make these.These are SUPER easy & quick to whip up! I went to a BBQ recently & these were gone within minutes! I normally have all of the ingredients anyway so I can whip this up in a hurry!These are a sweeter version as I know southerners prefer less sweet cornbread or so I've been told. ;) I normally make these every Thanksgiving by request of my family!

Corn Bread 

Disney's Wilderness Lodge and the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Yield: 12 servings.

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup cornmeal

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs, beaten

1 cup milk

1. Heat oven to 375 F.

2. Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt. Add beaten eggs along with milk and vegetable oil. Use a whisk to stir mixture, mixing only enough to incorporate the elements. Pour batter into baking pan that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray.

3. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden. Cut in wedges and serve.

Top & side view of this mouth watering cornbread!

Packed up & ready to share these bad boys! 

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College Program Perks...

Every job for the most part has a perk. My roommate worked at the Toy Tower in DD and often got free tickets to DisneyQuest. When I worked at All Star Music Resort I got a free night stay at All Star Movies with free dinner/snacks. I was friends with a Space Mountain CM and got to ride it with the lights on!It is much scarier with the lights on trust me! I was friends with a lot of quick-food-services CM's so I would get free food in exchange for letting my friends on rides. A few times I had College programmers who I didn't know come up & be like " I know Jimmy" so I would take them through the exit & let them right on the attraction. It is all on who you know at WDW!

My Experience Working Grad Nights at MK

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The only time I dreaded going to work was when I had to work Grad Nights at Magic Kingdom. I worked in Fantasyland & we rotated working at Pooh,Snow white,Dumbo,& Mad Tea Party. For the most part the teenagers were good EXCEPT when it came to the teacups! I would have to speak so loud (not yelling of course) to stay seated & to keep your hands & feet inside the tea cups. I cannot tell you how many times I had to get on the overhead system to make that announcement or abruptly shut off the ride because of teenagers trying to stand or put both their legs outside of the "cup" I did it so much that I lost my voice! I do not remember EVER acting like that whenI was a teenager. Please listen to the Cast Members when you are visiting. They are there to ensure your safety!

My hubby from our last trip.

When Is The Best Time To Go To Disney???

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Living at WDW gave me an outlook on the crowds in the parks.Depending on the week the marathon is in January you'd want to avoid that week. The first few weeks are generally slow. It picks up Valentine's Day until the end of April. First week of May is heaven! Relatively slow & great weather. Always check for the cheerleading/band competitions @ WDW. The first week or two of October is generally slow. Also the first week & half of December. Just look for big events & avoid those times if you cannot handle the big crowds. I prefer to go in the fall time personally. I went the week before Thanksgiving the past two trips & it was wonderful!

Me being silly at MK in November 2011

Disney Traditions

I remember being SO excited to attend my "Traditions" class. It is an all day class learning about the culture & values of the Disney company. All cast members are required to attend this course. We were broken down into teams & whoever had the most Disney characters listed would win a miniature Mickey figurine. Guess whose group won?! ;) 

I like to write my stories by hand & then type them. Here is that same figurine :) 

I attended my training in the tunnels at Magic Kingdom. We learned about all the parks,resorts,mini golf,military hotel & much more. It was a lot to learn but I loved every minute of it! After the class I met my manager to get my badge,costume, locker, & work schedule. I was NOT allowed to take my FantasyLand costume home like I was able to at All Star Music. I had to go in a little early to change before my shift. I really miss working for the mouse!

What I was learning back in 2000 oh how WDW has grown since then!

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Guest Experiences from a FantasyLand CM...

People often ask me what what experiences with guests I had when I was a cast member.

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#1 question. When is the 3'o'clock parade? Every single day I was asked this! ;)This has been a running joke for years with CM's!

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#2 When I noticed guests trying to take their strollers in line. I would get yelled at often for telling guests with strollers that they simply could not take their strollers with them on the Pooh ride. If everybody did that line would be miles long & such a mess!One of my many duties was stroller patrol at FantasyLand . One lady was convinced someone stole her stroller. After ten minutes of looking I called Disney Security only for her to find it within seconds of him getting there... I guess it is better to be safe than sorry? :)

#3 Adults asking why not more than two adults can fit into a Dumbo? Why would you want to be squished plus the fact it was a safety issue? I would constantly have to escort people back to the queue  over this.

Me controlling Pooh Ride at podium  in Spring 2000

#4 I would always get upset guests when I had to monitor the Pooh line between Fastpass & the regular line. One lady was so rude she ordered her daughter to pee on the floor?! Yes, you heard me right. Her daughter was at least seven or eight so I was a bit shocked by this. We had to put kitty litter on the "protein spill" as Disney calls them.

Me at exit of ride with Pooh on my last day :(---

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Do You Wear Ears at Disney???

After much consideration these were the ears I picked out for myself :)

I always love looking at all of the different ear options at Disney. Instead of buying them all I just take pictures of them. I prefer the headband style ears personally due to my naturally curly hair. :) I wore the sparkly Minnie ones on my last trip in November with Monika.

I had a surprise Mickey Mouse Bridal Shower and my MOH got me Bridal ears with my name in them!

Me & MOH at my bridal shower

Funny Story- My mom bought me ears at DL that I loved and then on our way home I stuck my head out of the car window & lost them on the CA Freeway! :( I was so sad! She ended up getting another pair at a garage sale & I was so happy.;) HAHA

 I love to see what ears other guests are wearing.  What are your favorite ears? 

These were the ears Monika decided to go with after much thought!